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Creative Director – Must Love Dogs!!

• Full-Time Exempt
• Work Location: Oxnard, CA
• Salary: DOE
• 401(k) + 6% Company Match
• 6 Sick Days + PTO
• Medical (Coming in 2023)

Fresh Patch, as seen on ABC’s Shark Tank, is a dynamic company that serves fresh patches of real grass to our furry friends – replacing the traditional pee pad. We are poised to enter a period of dramatic growth and are looking for a Director of Marketing to help get us there.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Creative Director will be Fresh Patch’s digital engagement expert, defining and leading our digital vision across Owned/Earned/Paid channels, to engage new clients and grow brand awareness. This position requires a strong understanding of product development, brand strategy, creative, media, experiential / event marketing, digital / performance marketing and organic social / PR / influencer marketing.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing comprehensive product launch strategies and work actively with th product development team
• Driving the sales performance of the e-commerce platforms
• Develop and implement a 360 marketing strategy
• Serve as digital marketing and communications Subject Matter Expert for the enterprise, including digital trends and development of digital marketing communication strategies and plans
• Benchmarks industry, customer and competitor digital presence to establish best practices and trends in the digital marketing landscape
• Build and/or maintain operational dashboards and reporting suite to track, measure, analyze, report and monitor digital communication KPIs including but not limited to: website analytics, social media platform engagement and digital marketing campaign performance
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to generate content for website, social media and digital campaigns including copy and digital assets
• Manage marketing initiatives that focus on new projects and/or existing channel optimization; Initiatives will require end-to-end execution from initial assessment through recommendation and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with and lead in-house marketing team as well as agencies.

Traits/Skills

• Startup up mentality
• Technically Savvy
• Loves dogs/animals
• Creative Thinker/Problem Solver
• Willing to live the brand!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business Administration, or similar required. Masters degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of ecommerce experience with an entrepreneurial mentality. Startup experience is highly regarded.
• Experience with Shopify, Amazon, and other 3rd party marketplaces preferred.
• Not afraid of getting your hands dirty. Experience in building processes and operations from scratch.
• You possess a solid understanding of e-commerce frameworks.
• Discount strategy and discount code management
• Experience building online campaigns and sales forecasts
• Data driven and optimization capabilities with Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Business, and other online advertising platforms.
• Strong customer service, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a high-paced environment and work under pressure and changes from time to time.
• Independent worker who can always seek various solutions before presenting problems.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxnard, CA 93033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: One location

Fresh Patch

Senior Art Director, seeds marketing + design

Birmingham, MI (Hybrid Opportunity)

seeds marketing+design, an advertising agency covering a variety of mediums with exciting new clients, is looking to add a versatile Senior Art Director to our team! 

A successful Senior Art Director will: 

As a Senior Art Director on our team, you’ll be responsible for concepting and executing brilliant design solutions while upholding client brand standards. The perfect addition to our team is someone who brings a variety of skills and unique experiences to the table, pays attention to detail and doesn’t have an ego. You’ll be collaborating every day in a team environment with fellow designers, strategists, writers, thinkers and programmers.

Requirements and skills include:

·Collaborate with Creative Director and team to conceptualize and ultimately dictate art direction for a diverse client base in both print and digital mediums. 

·Oversee the creation and development of both print and digital projects ranging from marketing collateral and multi-media campaigns to environmental graphics and advertising for an array of clients

·Provide clear direction and feedback to members of the team or outside vendors to bring creative to life

·Concepting and executing brilliant design solutions including compelling and effective logos, branding, print and digital media

·Oversee the preparation and distribution of files for production according to vendor specs (print and digital)

· Understand and follow established brand guidelines and oversee development of new brand guidelines 

·Participate in strategic development and creative ideation meetings

·Participate in meetings with clients, and lead creative presentations as needed

·Participate in new business development

·Define and serve as steward of agency brand identity and standards across all mediums

·Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint

What You Need

·BFA in art direction, graphic design or related discipline

·5-7 years of relevant work experience. 

·Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint is required

·Digital experience (websites, light html coding, Squarespace/Shopify/WordPress/MailChimp) is a plus

· Experience designing in various media including traditional/print, digital/web and motion/animation

·Portfolio that demonstrates exceptional creative thinking and attention to detail

·Understands how to prepare and package art files for industry standard production

·Excellent design, color, and typographic skills

·Takes ownership of every assigned task until the project is complete

·Strongly desires to learn and grow as a professional creative

·Demands organization and is detail oriented

·Flexible and able to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment

·Ability to absorb and incorporate feedback quickly and professionally

Bonus Points 

·       Working knowledge of HMTL/CSS/Javascript

·       UX/UI experience

·       Video/animation experience

seeds marketing + design

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned agency was founded in 2009 and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, APAC and LATAM. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• You are a maker! Your main focus is in ideation and creation, both at a high speed and volume
• Collaborate with creative, client services, and strategy departments to develop a high variety of content that meets creative and strategic criteria (client briefs, feedback, client KPIs)
• Ideate and conceptualize impactful social and traditional media content that reflects brand’s aesthetic
• Produce error-free content that adheres to the brand’s style guidelines; maintain graphic consistency across all deliverables
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines
• Gather learnings and insights from platforms, consumer feedback and culture to make concise, relevant recommendations.
• Present concepts rooted in strategic thinking and insights to creative leaders
• Collaborate with Senior Copywriter to successfully plan pre production through post production, including the organizing shoot, directing content, etc.
• Be as much of a friendly mentor as a proficient doer when working within our dynamic Brand team structure.

Experience / Knowledge Required:

• 1 to 3 years of design experience, developing and creating for digital / social strategies + campaigns, including client-facing experience.
• Strong skill set in conceptualizing, brainstorming, illustration/design, and collaboration to create strategically focused campaigns
• The ability to understand, absorb, and execute on direction and constructive criticism
• A strong aptitude for time management, organization, and communication
• Strong skill set for storytelling and the ability to tailor your content/ideas through multiple brand voices on a variety of platforms
• The ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing the most useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• A strong capability of industry best practices and the platforms we love, as well as be willing to learn and articulate the unique VaynerMedia POV on each.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Base Salary $53,500 – $75,000/year
• Employer-sponsored 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Health and Wellness benefits

VaynerMedia

Looking for a Creative Director who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves a challenge!

Role

We are looking for a Creative Director to join our design-savvy team, leading clients to convey genuine stories across digital channels.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of creating engaging and innovative content. You are a hands-on visionary who builds impactful social, digital, and brand activation campaigns. You champion creative work, actively evolve design strategies, and translate marketing objectives into jaw-dropping visuals from concept to execution. All this while being the guardian of quality and the safekeeper of a brand’s look and feel.

If you are passionate about all of the small things and are eager to get your hands dirty with ever-evolving work across a wide range of projects, we’d like to meet you.

Salary Range: 150-190k, based on experience

Responsibilities

• Work from a brief with a copywriter or other members of the creative team, generating ideas to present to clients
• Determine how to best represent concepts visually
• Produce storyboards, wireframes, and layouts based on creative ideas
• Visualize concepts for presentations and proposals
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and a target audience to develop an artistic approach and style to match
• Design & produce effective social and digital campaigns
• Coordinate with designers, motion graphics artists, video editors, and copywriters
• Offer input & share ideas in creative meetings
• Produce attractive and effective designs for various media outputs
• Manage projects, on and off location, and work within a budget

Requirements

• 7-10+ years experience in creative field
• Expert knowledge of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
• Understanding and experience with editing tools like Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Innovation in layout, typography, hierarchy and composition
• Keen eye for design and visualization and a meticulous attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Creative problem-solving aptitude
• Inspirational and visionary with the self-drive to maintain and improve design standards
• Team player with flexibility to step in when needed on any project
• Agency or social media experience strongly preferred

Benefits

What you get

• Autonomy to lead your projects and grow your accounts; as your account grows – so will your team
• Great benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance and 401K, just to name a few
• Generous time-off package, including the last week of the year off
• Wellness & Development stipends
• Flexible working environment
• Plus, much more!

About 1000heads

1000heads is a social transformation company. We help global brands adapt to rapid and continual shifts in media, technology and culture. The company delivers social-first data, insights, strategic consultancy and creative services to clients around the world. We deliver social & influencer campaigns to our US roster, which includes; Google, Arm, Thomas English Muffins, Snapchat, Caviar, Noom & OPI.

1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
1000heads

Company Description

dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Job Description

Associate Event Producers support the internal workings such as planning, staffing, tracking and overall behind the scenes of activating Diageo brand events. They are responsible for assisting the Regional Director in an administrative support role to execute the overall quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): staffing, managing payroll, Event report forms, event sourcing, budget creation / management, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, on-site execution, administrative and operational tasks. Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Associate Event Producers must be able to organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. This role requires strong cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance.

Perks

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Play a support role to Event Regional Directors and assist in all aspects of administrative needs, event planning and activation within designated markets as assigned, ensuring all deliverables are met for both regional and localized assignments and any assigned task as assigned.
• Help source event opportunities that align with brand objectives to assigned regions and markets as needed.
• Activate assigned events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
• Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery, etc.)
• Lead on-site production and or provide experienced on-site PM to lead (asset facilitation, consumer sampling, hospitality, content capture) ibn select markets
• Point-of-contact for clarification, trouble shooting, and issue escalation
• Work with national and local vendors, including insurance carriers
• Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
• Administrative tasks; invoice requests, staff payroll, expenses, etc.
• When requested:Travel within assigned market area is expected and often required to perform managerial, activation, and execution responsibilities
• Assist in managing Regional Vehicle asset program.

Organizational Purpose

• Assist with the negotiation of event sponsorships that maximize brand impact and value for assigned locations
• Provide client and stakeholders with new ideas and activation opportunities
• Help manage pre / during / post event communications, ensuring any issues or changes that might impact events are escalated or approved through proper channels and documented

Financial Responsibility

• Support budget creation, implementation, expense tracking & management, and reporting as assigned by the Regional Director
• Provide continual budgetary input on event cost expenditures per event

Management Responsibility

• Reports directly to the MKTG Regional Director
• Ensure activation is planned for / and executed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes

Outputs

• Continual evaluation of local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand objectives
• Meet regularly with Regional Director to ensure and enforce activation scopes are achieved
• Ensure part-time event staff are understanding of activation goals and local compliance

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
• Particularly interested in experience tying business strategy and sponsorship to experiential events.
• Experience in at least one additional specialized area such as: stage production, lighting technology and design, transportation, set fabrication, décor styling, etc.
• Strong organizational and coordinating abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to support numerous projects simultaneously while managing priorities and timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and easily approachable
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
• College graduate (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote. General understanding of Sketchup or ACAD is preferred.

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu

Company Description

• This role is ONSITE at the client studio in Sterling Heights, Michigan**

Working on weekends and holidays is required for this role.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

You will work closely with Producers, Product Specialists and Executive Producers on live virtual car walkthroughs for customers for our General Motors client. This role requires a mixture of technical knowledge as well as knowledge of digital workflows, with an onsite experiential component. In this role, you will work onsite at the GM studio, ensuring all technical and digital aspects of the virtual walkthrough flow smoothly – from setting up video equipment and setting up the network connection to ensuring there are no connection issues and that onscreen intro and end frames are correct.

The Associate Producer is an entry level position responsible for supporting all levels of production on integrated engagements, sometimes leading small engagements on his/her own. It is a learning position where priority is to have wide exposure into different productions, but also a role who is expected to independently manage small/low stakes productions. You are our first source of information, communications, and statuses/successes/failures, and act as the documenters and trouble shooters for all things going on in the studio, ensuring the correct info gets to the correct people in a timely manner.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Your top three daily duties:
• Monitoring live tour sessions
• Prepping and maintaining equipment
• Key personnel for group tours (responsible for entire administration of each tour)
• Dentsu Producers elevate the creative; find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive. They lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions.
• Ambitiously gather knowledge on production process – try to apply on projects and advocate for adherence to it to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality assets. Escalate any potential project risks to the lead producer
• Support lead producers in the creative development, development and trafficking of all the digital campaign elements for our high-volume, fast paced client.
• Maintain schedules set by lead producers, communicate progress and status on multiple projects, coordinate people and resources, identify challenges and recommend solutions.
• Asset Management and banner content creation within Google Studio and associated tools leading to generating client preview links and ensuring quality control before links are sent to internal and client stakeholders for review.
• Manage communication with partners and maintain knowledge and awareness of partner agency efforts in order to communicate risks and manage expectations around timelines.
• Assign tickets and track progress in our internal task management system (JIRA).
• Production organization; Coordinate meetings, notes, status reports, task lists, hot sheets, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of art directors, copywriters, account and PM
• Develop and track small/low stakes project timelines and resources with minimal oversight
• Manage multi asset deliveries using assets tracker to ensure on time and on spec delivery.
• Close out projects properly; file management and final budget/resource actualization.
• Conduct and document post project summary meetings

Secondary

• Partner with senior Production team members to define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule and budget)
• Support a senior Production team member on larger production initiatives.
• Aim to side kick on bigger mid/high productions
• Actively seek exposure to new project types (scale, media etc.)

Skills

Qualifications

• Passion for the craft of production and creativity
• Experience working in a very fast paced and ever changing production environment
• Positive spirit, team oriented and always a “helping hand” attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and go with the flow as productions schedules shift frequently
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Interpersonal/Emotional intelligence
• Curious with a drive to experiment and to take on new challenges
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills; responsive and flexible to evolving responsibilities and changing environments
• A self-starter that can work well within highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interest in digital, experiential and/or content production process.

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We Are United By Four Signature Strengths

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

Executive Producer – Technical and Creative Services

The Special Event Company is seeking an experienced Executive Producer of Technical & Creative Services to join our growing dynamic team. The Executive Producer will be responsible for leadership and oversight of client communication projects for live, virtual and studio productions. From the project’s inception to implementation, they will review and consult with stakeholders to offer advice, assign tasks, and ensure project cohesion and delivery for technical and creative services. The position requires experience supporting client communications (conferences, meetings, webinars, webcasts and video production) and proficiency in the industry landscape, aware of current trends, vendors and best practices for delivering outstanding and effective communications.

Executive Producer

●        Help plan and execute the events: brainstorm ideas, develop event plan, and project timeline for projects

●        Successful client communication across all event types

●        Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as clients, presenters, technical crew, designers and external vendors

●        Define objectives, outcomes and deliverables for communication projects

●        Manage, organize and communicate project logistics and details to team members and staff

●        Work with Producers and Coordinators to implement timeline with regular meetings/communications

●        Recommend and institute operational changes to increase efficiency and quality and/or decrease costs

●        Experience with live event production and how to create engaging experiences and show design

●        Manage and direct internal & external teams to support the delivery of event or communication including:

●        Production Partners and Technical Service Providers

●        Venue & Studio Team

●        Content Creators/Designers/Video Production

●        All External Vendors

●        Audit all client communications/touch points to ensure alignment with scope and goals

Technical and Creative Services

●        Manage and execute events, including ownership of event production (both in-studio and in-person)

●        Oversee production needs across entire book of business: Including Live, Studio, Virtual, Video Production and Post-production

●        Recommend vendors, contractors and technology for the type of work that is needed

●        Maintain lists of resources to fulfill scope of work for production

●        Update scope of work in real-time with changes

●        Develops RFP/RFQ for technical and creative services vendors

●        Direct & Show Call live and in-studio events including video productions

●        Technical scripting development for show calling and in-studio projects

●        Oversee deliverables such as content, CAD, renderings, scripting, production schedule

●        Review content created to ensure alignment with client communication goals and brand

●        Manage and direct onsite team during live events

●        Manage and direct studio team for client facing events/filming

●        Creative/Art Direction

●        Lead overall direction and design for live events, content development and creative assets

●        Manage all external designers, editors, graphic artists on the direction and delivery of creative

●        Communicate to client and stakeholders high level concepts and vision

●        Develop project timelines and lead times needed for creative service development

●        Manage budgets for projects and keep alignment with scope throughout

●        Maintain communication with key stakeholders and feedback to creative team

●        Work with sales and business development to ideate on solutions for projects and proposals

Account Management

●        Support proposal development and education to deliver the right solutions for customers

●        Meet with clients to evaluate needs and clearly communicate our value proposition

●        Manage/create assets for ideations including strategy development, copywriting, event design, ideation

●        Develop presentations (renderings, mood boards, etc.)

●        Present with the team to communicate ideas to clients and prospects

Software/Tools

●        Microsoft Office 365 Suite

●        Project management software: Asana (or similar like Monday)

●        Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote

●        File sharing systems: Dropbox, Box.com, G-Drive, SharePoint

●        Video Communications: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx

Preferred additional software experience:

●        Adobe Creative Suite (basic Graphic Design proficiency)

●        Video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve)

●        Video review tools: frame.io and Vimeo

●        Technical Drafting: 2D CAD designs used for production design (basic weight and point calculations for safe rigging design)

Compensation Package:

●        Competitive salary based upon experience

●        401K Plan with company matching

●        Health Care Benefits

●        Flexible PTO policy

Requirements

●        5 years industry experience

●        Ability to travel within the US or internationally if required

●        Located close to the Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)

●        Work in-office 3 days a week (Apex, NC)

●        Sensitivity to proprietary and confidential information

●        Willingness to work out side of normal office hours (Mon.-Fri. 9am – 5pm)

The Special Event Company

PIVOT is the leading esports and gaming agency specializing in sponsorships & naming rights representing both organizations and brands. With more than 5+ years experience in the space, the PIVOT team is growing and we are looking to add to our talented team. The DIRECTOR – GAMING & ESPORTS is responsible for being a driving force in the vision and strategy for PIVOT’s esports and gaming division. This person is an effective communicator with a clear focus on performing for our current clients and being a key member to help build out a vision for the future of the PIVOT esports. Our ideal candidate is business savvy and has a strong understanding of sponsorship sales and the gaming space. This person will serve as an authority on esports, providing insights to the leadership team and be responsible for sourcing and negotiating a range of innovative corporate partnership agreements between our esports clients and leading consumer brands.

Responsibilities:

• Use combination of existing book of business and new business development efforts to close partnerships and drive revenue for our esports clients
• Ideate and develop innovative integrated media partnerships to meet client brand goals and objectives
• Cross-sell clients across multiple PIVOT services – property, brand, hospitality, etc.
• Lead sales presentations to prospective clients, both in person and via phone
• Facilitate the relationship growth and ongoing communication between properties and sponsors
• Act as an internal expert, educating brand clients and internal stakeholders on the esports and gaming industry
• Execute on overall strategy, development and growth of PIVOT esports
• Serve as point of contact for current clients while identifying future esports and gaming opportunities
• Serve as the expert on esports, leaning on deep knowledge of inner-workings and best practices from esports leagues and traditional sports leagues and reflecting emerging trends to create thoughtful growth strategies
• Work in conjunction with PIVOT executive team to provide strategic insight and growth opportunities related to esports and gaming
• Use data and analytics to provide best in class insights to our clients, potential brand potentials, and sales pitches
• Effectively manage ones own book of business, including prospecting focus, time management and sales pipeline
• Directly manage property accounts and relationships, acting as the main point of contact between PIVOT property client and the PIVOT sales team
• Ability to provide detailed reporting of sales pipeline and activity to both internal senior leadership and external property clients
• Work cross functionally at PIVOT to expose brands to other services available
• Individual must have a strong focus on sales process and how to negotiate an esports opportunity

Job Performance Evaluation:

• Ability to meet and exceed individual and department revenue goals on behalf of property clients
• Ability to communicate to senior leadership on sales outreach activity and revenue pipeline projections
• Lead and update property team on latest esports developments and relevant industry news
• Ability to act in the best interest of company objectives and collaborate with fellow team members and senior leadership
• Ability to use sound judgment and personal discretion in representing the company’s values and objectives inside and outside of the office
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to PIVOT and PIVOT clients

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or other related disciplines
• 5-7+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, marketing and business development
• Min of 2-5+ years of experience in an esports related position or competitive gaming
• Expert knowledge and understanding of esports from both a competitive and business perspective
• Existing book of business and industry relationships
• An appropriate level of drive and toughness to effectively manage multiple demanding critical projects in a fast-paced, technical environment, and rapidly evolving industry
• Firm grasp of available networking platforms within the sports management industry
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to detail, organization and efficiency
• Experience using MS Office, Salesforce and Google Suite

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• An appropriate level of drive and toughness to effectively manage multiple demanding critical projects in a fast-paced, technical environment, and rapidly evolving industry
• Firm grasp of available networking platforms within the sports management industry
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to detail, organization and efficiency
• Experience using MS Office, Salesforce and Google Suite

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Work From Home

PIVOT Agency

Morton Contemporary Gallery, based in the heart of Philadelphia, is looking for a Gallery Assistant to support our Gallery Director and Owner. Desired candidates will have a passion for art and design, an upbeat and professional demeanor, be highly organized, have excellent time management skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative and Microsoft. Our Art Gallery Associate will wear many hats, assisting in social media marketing, sales, operations. and help coordinate art exhibitions. We are a fast paced gallery in need of a team player who would like to grow with our business.

We are hiring locally only — candidates must live within 45 minutes of Philadelphia.

REQUIRED: COVER LETTER AND RESUME, including 2 excellent professional references.

For the right candidate, we can offer part-time or full-time work.

Morton Contemporary Art Gallery

Bakery Austin is currently seeking a proven, energetic, and inspired Senior Art Director with the drive to create memorable, award-winning, fearless concepts for our clients while leading the visual design and execution of all online and offline campaign elements.

Working alongside a Senior Copywriter, the right candidate will conceive and execute high-level creative work consistent with the agreed-upon strategy. This team will also be required to present concepts vividly, then work alongside filmmakers, editors, animators, designers and illustrators to bring about their vision.

About Us:

Bakery is a creative and R&D company headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in Tokyo. We work with trendsetter brands to launch products that informed consumers want. Brands like Johnnie Walker, Nike, Shiner Beer and Kellogg turn to Bakery to achieve their business goals by using data to inform great storytelling, product innovation, and exciting experiences. Bakery is a 2022 Small Agency of the Year and in 2020, Bakery was named #2 Best Place To Work by AdAge.

Responsibilities

• Develop brave, smart ideas that are on strategy
• Work with a partner that elevates your work while you elevate theirs
• Participate in client and internal creative review meetings, with the ability to receive and process feedback and offer solutions in real-time
• Expertly present your work internally and to clients employing beautiful art renders on an editorial-quality slide deck
• Lead design of a variety of creative materials for brand campaigns, social media efforts, and digital efforts
• Be a role model and advocate for collaboration across the company
• Provide ongoing thought leadership internally across the agency and externally with clients
• Have a focused eye for innovation, informing the company of the next biggest thing that can positively affect our client’s business

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally able to work on-site in Austin, TX. We cannot sponsor work visas for this role at this time.
• 5+ years of experience working in a market-leading agency environment in an Art Direction role
• Impressive online portfolio of work demonstrating a proven track record of conceptual creative ability and judgment showcased across a variety of projects—namely in film, social, and web content—for top-tier clients
• Ability to collaborate with anyone; we’re not looking for “superstars” or people whose ego gets in the way of creative development. We need empathetic leaders who teach by example
• Expert at campaign development and execution
• A confident but respectful nature—not afraid to suggest new ideas or resistant to accepting them
• Skilled at negotiating and incorporating client input into ongoing projects
• Strong understanding of what a good creative brief is and when to push back / request revisions
• Knowledgeable about marketing plans, including objectives, business strategies, and success measurements
• Understand client product and business challenges in relation to overall market
• Senior-level client presentation ability
• Excellent oral and written skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
• Annual Retreats
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• Summer Movies @ Alamo Drafthouse
• Snacks, Meals and Drinks
• No Time Tracking!

Bakery Agency